The purple bracelets have been useful in helping me and my wife to stop and think before complaining. We have not been wearing them at all times, and when we do there still may be plenty of complaining. At least they make us stop and consider our words. It has been much longer than the 21 days, but I am wearing my bracelet right now. I have not been wearing it to work because it could be difficult, but I try to remember to check unnecessary complaining.
The exercise makes one monitor their own speach from another person's viewpoint, in order to avoid what could be perceieved as a complaint. The shift away from a self-centered perspective is the real value here.
Tim
Sunday, August 12, 2007
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